In addition to the triple width electrical box, I should have included
another reason why I cannot go to the left side, now that I know that
2x the door's width + is required.

The existing door is a RH swing 2ftx6ft8in. The width of the hallway
wall space to the left of that door opening is approximately 27 inches
OA, measured from the outside corner edge with the kitchen to the
existing door jamb. Going left would also mean removing one piece of
12x23 x3/8 thick wall tile when relocating the electrical box/wiring.


On Mon, 03 Oct 2005 01:51:34 GMT, "mwlogs"
wrote:

If the electic isn't anything more than a single cable feeding the outlet
you may be able to get by with a shallow box and still have clearance for
the door, being careful that any screws protruding from the back of the box
are cut as short as possible.

Also depending on your installation, you may be able to build a 'double
wall. I have a pocket door on my bath and there is plumbing in that wall. I
built built the 'pocket' using only one side of the kit, making the wall
about 7 inches think - 4 for the plumbing, and 3 for the pocket. It required
some 'custom cut' trim since a normal jam and casing was too narrow.




"Vince" wrote in message
.. .

Thanks Tim for your info.

In my case, this is to be the bathroom's 24 inch wide entry door. Next
time I am at HD, I will inquire about availability and sizes, etc.

I cannot go to the left due to existing electrical, and to the right,
means subdividing the master bedroom closet, which is small to begin
with. The depth of the closet is approximately 28 inches between
finished drywall walls.

I will Google for pocket door.